Female and male names starting with the letter "C" .
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CHARLEEROSE
FeminineDistinctive French name created by blending Charles ("free man") and Rose (the flower).
CHARLEI
FeminineCharlie is an English unisex name that means "free man" or "strong," originally derived from Charles, popularized by Charlemagne.
CHARLEIGH
FeminineUncommon English given name derived from the traditional surname Charley, which has Norman French origins meaning "free man" or "strong", and also potentially from the word 'charcoal'.
CHARLEMAGNE
MasculineThe name Charlemagne, originating from France in the Middle Ages, means "strong in judgment of the people" and is derived from Germanic words "charis" (free or strong) and "lemand" (of the people).
CHARLEMAGNE
FemininePowerful French name that means "strong as a lance," derived from the words 'char' (strong) and 'lance' (spear).
CHARLEN
FeminineCharlotte is a German-origin feminine given name meaning "freeholder" or "strong," popularized worldwide after Queen Charlotte introduced it to England in the late 18th century.
CHARLENA
FeminineDistinctive feminine given name of African origin, derived from the Ashanti people of Ghana. It honors the god Chaleh, associated with agriculture and fertility, and carries deep cultural significance, believed to bring blessings upon its bearer.
CHARLENE
MasculineFrench-derived female name meaning "to chat" or "to talk", originally a variant of the masculine Charles, and now popular worldwide despite its waning popularity in recent years.
CHARLENE
FeminineFemale name of French origin meaning "strong and bold king", derived from Charlemagne.
CHARLES
MasculineClassic male given name of French origin, meaning "free man" or "strong," derived from the Old Germanic word "karal," meaning "strength.
CHARLES
FeminineClassic boy's name of French origin, derived from the Old German word 'Karl', meaning 'strong' or 'free man'.
CHARLESA
FeminineUnique modern name of unknown origin and meaning.
CHARLESANTHONY
MasculineUnique blend of two traditional names - Charles and Anthony. While Charles has Germanic origins meaning "free man" and was popularized by Charlemagne, Anthony has Latin roots stemming from the Roman family name Antonius and gained prominence through Saint Anthony of Egypt. Together, they create a distinctive moniker with strong historical roots and individuality.
CHARLESE
FeminineCharlotte is a feminine given name of French origin meaning "free man" or "small and elegant".
CHARLESEDWARD
MasculineRare but powerful English name combining 'Charles', meaning "free man" or "strong", and 'Edward', meaning "rich guard".
CHARLESETTA
FeminineItalian-derived feminine given name meaning "character" or "personality," created as a variant of Carlo, meaning "strong.
CHARLESHA
FeminineUnusual first name with unknown origins and meaning, possibly inspired by the French name Charles, which means "free man" or "strong". It gained popularity in the US during the late 20th century among African American communities but remains relatively rare compared to other names.
CHARLESIA
FeminineRare female name derived from the male name Charles, which means "strong" in German.
CHARLESJOSEPH
MasculineUnique given name derived from 'Charles,' meaning 'free man' or 'strong' with German roots popularized among French nobility, and 'Joseph,' of Hebrew origin, signifying 'God shall increase.'
CHARLESON
MasculineDistinctive French given name derived from the Germanic Carl meaning 'free man' or 'strong', with '-son' signifying 'son of'.
CHARLESTEN
MasculineEnglish given name derived from Charles, meaning "free man" or "strong," with its own identity and history since the 17th century.
CHARLESTINE
FeminineRare yet elegant French-Germanic name meaning 'strong' or 'free man', originating from Karl.
CHARLESTON
MasculineAmerican given name, originating from the South Carolina city founded in 1670, named after King Charles II. It means 'freeholder' or 'stronghold', reflecting Charleston's historical significance as a port town.
CHARLESTON
FeminineUncommon American given name derived from the historic South Carolina city.
CHARLESTYN
FeminineElegant, unisex American name created by combining Charles and Elizabeth, first recorded in the late 19th century.
CHARLESZETTA
FeminineCharlesetta is a unique American female name created by Dorothy Height, combining elements from Charles Drew and Mother Teresa to embody strength, compassion, and dedication to service.
CHARLET
FeminineRare French name derived from the Old Germanic Carl, meaning 'freeholder' or 'strong'. It was popular during France's Middle Ages.
CHARLETA
FeminineUnique female given name of Spanish origin, derived from the word "charla" meaning 'chat' or 'conversation', translating to 'little chat' or 'small talk'.
CHARLETHA
FeminineUncommon African American given name, created during the late 20th century to reflect African heritage. It may combine "Charley," meaning "free man," and "-etha," possibly derived from Greek roots meaning "abundance" or "flowing." Despite its unknown historical figures, Charletha remains a distinctive choice among African American communities worldwide.
CHARLETON
MasculineCharleston is a rare American given name derived from South Carolina's city, named after King Charles II of England.
CHARLETT
FeminineCharlotte is a French feminine given name derived from the male name Charles, which means "free man" or "strong" in German.
CHARLETTA
FeminineCharletta, of Italian origin, signifies 'little charm' or 'little beauty.'
CHARLETTE
FeminineCharlotte is a feminine given name of French origin, meaning "free man" or "strong", derived from the masculine name Charles. It was popularized in France during the Middle Ages and continues to be widely used today.
CHARLEY
MasculineEnglish gender-neutral name derived from Charles, meaning "free man" or "strong".
CHARLEY
FeminineEnglish gender-neutral name derived from Charles, which means "strong" or "free man.
CHARLI
MasculineCharlie is an English name meaning 'free man' or 'strong', originally used as a diminutive form of Charles since the 17th century.
CHARLI
FeminineEnglish gender-neutral name derived from 'Charlemagne', meaning 'strong and bold'. Associated with the powerful French emperor Charlemagne, it gained popularity during the Victorian era and today is often used as a unisex name.
CHARLIA
FeminineCharlia, of old English origin, means 'free man' or 'brave'.
CHARLIANN
FeminineCaptivating feminine given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish 'Caoilfhionn', meaning 'slender or delicate'.
CHARLIANNE
FeminineUnique French-origin given name, derived from "Charlemagne" combined with elements of Charlotte and Joan.